All Souls Episcopal Parish in Berkeley


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No matter who you are or where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here!

Anyone looking for healing, love, forgiveness, acceptance
Anyone seeking to find or recover a spiritual home in Christian community
Families, children, young people, older people, couples, singles
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people
All Souls is an Oasis congregation affirming: “By joining with other parishes which have become members of OASIS/California, All Souls extends hospitality to gay and lesbian members. We open our doors and our hearts in order that we may learn of and from each other what it truly means to be the Body of Christ in which all members are beloved and cherished for being uniquely and entirely their essential selves.”

We celebrate open communion …
Everyone is welcome at God’s table.

Service Times
      Sunday Worship Services
      8 am Holy Eucharist (chapel)
      10 am Holy Eucharist (main church)
      10 am Sunday School for children (church undercroft)

      6 pm Contemplative Evening Worship (main church)

      Weekday Services (in the chapel)
      9 am Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Holy Eucharist
      12 pm Thursday: Holy Eucharist & Healing

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The Vestry Announces the Election of the Thirteenth Rector of All Souls: The Reverend Philip T. Brochard

With thanksgiving, the Vestry announces the election of The Rev. Philip T. Brochard as thirteenth Rector of All Souls Episcopal Parish. He will begin his ministry wth us on September 15, 2008. The Vestry members thank all in the congregation and beyond who held the process of selection in your prayers for these many months, and particularly as they made this final decision.

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Events in August

Rally Sunday, August 24

Rally Sunday is our annual kickoff to the Sunday School year. The kids will be singing their special summer songs during the regular children's homily time at the 10 am service. Join us after the service for hot dogs and other yummies at our coffee hour turned picnic, check to make sure your child's information is current with his/her teacher and get a special prize.

Seminarians Welcome Lunch

Sunday, August 24

Each year we welcome CDSP and GTU Seminarians by hosting a welcome lunch after the 10:00 service.

Save the Dates in September

All Church Cleanup Day

Saturday, September 6

We would love to have the church looking its best for the arrival of our new rector on September 15. Come help beginning at 9 am. Sign up for a task or bring food for the volunteers. Many hands will make light work. We need you! Sign up at coffee hour or contact Jack Jackman.

Our New Rector's first Sunday at All Souls

Sunday, September 21

Plan to join us at services to welcome The Reverend Philip T. Brochard as thirteenth Rector of All Souls. After church there will be a light lunch to get acquainted with Fr. Phil and his family.

All Souls Parish Retreat September 26-28

It's not too early to mark your calendars for the annual parish retreat at the Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know our new rector in this beautiful setting. More information forthcoming.